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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.09, 2,851.20 and 1,181.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.09, 2,851.20 and 1,181.91 is: 1,631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.09 : 2,851.20 = 1,181.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.09/2,851.20 = 1,181.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.09x = 2,851.20 × 1,181.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.09x = 3,369,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369,861.79/2,066.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.03

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